17. Carnal Moment With Mr. Pompous

I slept off after rolling over the floor all night with a weakened body.

My strength was slowly diminishing and deep down I knew I would not last for long.

I guess he was giving Hunger a chance to kill me instead of doing it himself.

That night, I dreamt about seeing Papà in the cell with me, telling me that I shouldn't be here

I'm the Princess of the Di Marco family and should be rebuilding his empire to its former glory.

When I woke up, I understood the deep signal behind the dream.

It wasn't a message from my late father's ghost. I don't believe in the supernatural.

It was a signal to announce the return of the trauma I'd fought with for years.

After meeting Mr. Pompous, I fantasized about him and somehow, his presence in my dreams managed to keep the nightmares.

I saw him instead of Papà but lately, I found him for who he is.

I hate him for who he is and want to be free from his grip by all means.

The hatred has been slowly wiping out the fantasies in my head and it's giving way